Choosing a palette for a girls' room
You know that 9 year old girls are my favorite clients, right?
Well, 5-year-olds aren't so bad, either.
I recently completed a plan for a Big Girl Room in a newly renovated house. Mom spent loads of time and energy managing a gorgeous renovation, and she just needed a little help rethinking her daughter's space. She wanted modern preppy (leaving the PB Kids and pastel gingham behind), and her daughter's main requirement was bright pink.
With pale grey walls and carpet and white trim and bed, I had a nearly blank slate to work with. We discussed doing some custom elements, and that meant one thing: starting with fabrics.
I presented my clients with a number of color options, including:
Well, 5-year-olds aren't so bad, either.
I recently completed a plan for a Big Girl Room in a newly renovated house. Mom spent loads of time and energy managing a gorgeous renovation, and she just needed a little help rethinking her daughter's space. She wanted modern preppy (leaving the PB Kids and pastel gingham behind), and her daughter's main requirement was bright pink.
With pale grey walls and carpet and white trim and bed, I had a nearly blank slate to work with. We discussed doing some custom elements, and that meant one thing: starting with fabrics.
I presented my clients with a number of color options, including:
Pink and Orange
Pink and Aqua
Pink, Red, and Navy
And a multi-color approach
As well as pink and grey and pink and navy, not pictured here.
It can be really fun to present options like this. Some people can be overwhelmed, but it was quickly clear that this client knew what she wanted and we were able to zero in on a scheme.
Often, I find people just need something (some GOOD things) to react to to figure out what they really love.
What do you think: any favorites?